Florida § 298.74 - Drainage of lakes.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 298.74 — Drainage of lakes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 298.74. Drainage of lakes.
It is unlawful for any person to drain or draw water from any lake of greater area than 2 square miles so as to lower the level thereof without first obtaining the written consent of all owners of property abutting on or bounded by said lake; provided, however, this section shall not apply to any lake included wholly within the Everglades Drainage District. Courts of equity shall have jurisdiction to enjoin any person from violating the provisions of this section.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 298.74 cover?
Section 298.74 ("Drainage of lakes.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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